Andrea Gibson (born August 13, 1975) is an American poet and activist from Calais, Maine, who has lived in Boulder, Colorado since 1999.

[1] Gibson's poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, social justice, and LGBTQ topics.

"[1] Gibson has stated they have Chronic Lyme Disease (CLD), an unrecognized[12] medical diagnosis.

They have spoken openly about their experiences with CLD, physical suffering, and difficulty accessing care and treatment.

[17][18] In 2008, Gibson became the first poet ever to win the Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWps) in Detroit.

[23] Gibson cites Sonya Renee Taylor, Derrick Brown, Anis Mojgani, Patricia Smith, and Mary Oliver as influences.

[26] In addition to using poetry to provide social and political commentary on gender and LGBTQ issues, Gibson is involved with many activist groups, and also performs at Take Back the Night events.

"[11] In 2013, alongside Kelsey Gibb, Gibson launched the website and support system, Stay Here With Me.

The tumblr account for Stay Here With Me presents it as "an interactive, safe space offering collective support while encouraging individual healing to keep those who visit alive today, and wanting to stay alive until tomorrow.

[42] Andrea has also been appointed as Colorado’s Poet Laureate by Governor Jared Polis.